Today we’re making this super easy Heart Knit Stitch Pattern, perfect for beginning knitters. This knit and purl square is great for Valentine’s Day and all year round. You can easily make dishcloths, washcloths, and even a baby blanket by piecing together the squares.
CLOSER LOOK at the HEART KNIT STITCH PATTERN
RIGHT AND WRONG SIDES OF THE HEART KNIT STITCH PATTERN
KNITTING PATTERN for the Easy Heart
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MATERIALS for the HEART KNIT STITCH PATTERN
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• Yarn in any weight, fiber, & color of your choice
• Knitting Needles sized appropriately for your yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
My featured samples were created with size 7 US knitting needles and #4 worsted weight yarns cotton yarn. My Yarn in this post is Sugar ‘N Cream Cotton, perfect for dishcloths and washcloths.
KNITTING TECHNIQUES for the HEART KNIT STITCH PATTERN
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• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• BO = Bind Off
• Weave In Ends
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS for the HEART KNIT STITCH PATTERN
CAST ON 31 Stitches
GARTER BOTTOM
Row 1: Knit All (Wrong Side)
Row 2: Knit All (Right Side)
Row 3: Knit All
Row 4: Knit All
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GARTER EDGE WITH STOCKINETTE BASE
Row 5: K4, P23, K4
Row 6: Knit All
Row 7: K4, P23, K4
Row 8: Knit All
Row 9: K4, P23, K4
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HEART PATTERN
Row 10: K15, P1, K15
Row 11: K4, P10, K3, P10, K4
Row 12: K13, P5, K13
Row 13: K4, P8, K7, P8, K4
Row 14: K11, P9, K11
Row 15: K4, P6, K11, P6, K4
Row 16: K9, P13, K9
Row 17: K4, P4, K15, P4, K4
Row 18: K7, P17, K7
Row 19: K4, P2, K19, P2, K4
Row 20: K6, P19, K6
Row 21: K4, P2, K19, P2, K4
Row 22: K6, P19, K6
Row 23: K4, P3, K17, P3, K4
Row 24: K8, P7, K1, P7, K8
Row 25: K4, P5, K5, P3, K5, P5, K4
Row 26: K10, P3, K5, P3, K10
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GARTER EDGE WITH STOCKINETTE BASE
Row 27: K4, P23, K4
Row 28: Knit All
Row 29: K4, P23, K4
Row 30: Knit All
Row 31: K4, P23, K4
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GARTER TOP
Row 32: Knit All
Row 33: Knit All
Row 34: Knit All
Row 35: Knit All
CHART of the HEART KNIT STITCH PATTERN
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KNIT A BABY BLANKET WITH HEART SQUARES
Get creative with different colors and piece together a sweet and unique heirloom for the newborn in your family.
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